CP NewsAlert: Carney says Canada welcomes ambition to deepen alliance with Europe
STRASBOURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes the ambition to become the European Union’s first associate member, though what exactly that would entail still needs to be defined.
Strasbourg — Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Canada's welcome for the ambition to become the European Union's first associate member, although the specifics of this association remain undefined. In his address to the European Parliament, Carney outlined areas where Canada and Europe should deepen their ties, including critical minerals, defence, artificial intelligence, and energy security.
He also emphasized the importance of facilitating youth mobility, allowing Canadians and Europeans to live, work, and study in each other's countries. Furthermore, Carney proposed the creation of an integrated market for financial services between the two regions. His statements follow European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement that Canada should become the first associate member of the European Union.
Canadian officials have clarified that associate membership is merely one of several proposed options for a new alliance between Canada and the EU. Potential details of the proposed associate membership, or even an agreement, may be unveiled during the upcoming Canada-EU Summit in Montreal.
Written by urgent.news from CityNews's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
